2008 Honda Element vs. 2011 Renault Trafic
To start off, 2011 Renault Trafic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Element would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2011 Renault Trafic. (100 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Trafic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Renault Trafic (241 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Renault Trafic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Element. 2008 Honda Element has automatic transmission and 2011 Renault Trafic has manual transmission. 2011 Renault Trafic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 2011 Renault Trafic | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Element | Trafic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
